Interactive Tool: How Well Do You Bounce Back?

What does this tool help you learn?

This tool measures your resiliency—your ability to bounce back from stressful situations. People who are resilient recover quickly from disruptive change, illness, or misfortune without being overwhelmed or acting in destructive ways.

Resiliency Quiz

In a crisis or chaotic situation, I calm myself and focus on taking useful actions.

I'm usually optimistic. I see difficulties as temporary, expect to overcome them.

I can tolerate high levels of uncertainty and ambiguity.

I adapt quickly to new developments. I'm good at bouncing back from difficulties.

I'm playful. I can see the funny side of rough situations and can laugh at myself.

I'm able to recover emotionally from losses and setbacks. I have friends I can talk with. I can express my feelings to others and can ask for help.

I feel self-confident, appreciate myself, and have a healthy concept of who I am.

I'm curious. I ask questions. I want to know how things work. I like to try new ways of doing things.

I learn valuable lessons from my experiences and from the experiences of others.

I'm good at solving problems. I can think in analytical, creative, or practical ways.

I'm good at making things work well. I'm often asked to lead groups and projects.

I'm very flexible. I feel comfortable with my paradoxical complexity. I'm optimistic and pessimistic, trusting and cautious, unselfish and selfish, and so forth.

I'm always myself, but I've noticed that I'm different in different situations.

I prefer to work without a written job description. I'm more effective when I'm free to do what I think is best in each situation.

I “read” people well and trust my intuition.

I'm a good listener, I have good empathy skills.

I don't judge others, and I am comfortable with many kinds of people.

I'm very durable. I hold up well during tough times. I work well with others, but I also have an independent spirit.

I've been made stronger and better by difficult experiences.

I've converted misfortune into good luck and found benefits in bad experiences.

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What does your score mean?

Your score will appear as one of the following:

You are very resilient. You have the characteristics needed to bounce back from the worst situations.
You are more resilient than most. You are probably able to handle most of life's challenges well.
You are moderately resilient. You can deal with stress and change in your life, but you could improve.
You are not very resilient. Although you have some qualities that help you deal with stress, you need to develop more qualities and strengthen others. Talking to a therapist may help.

What's next?

Improving your resiliency skills does not happen overnight. Resiliency develops through gradual, small changes in your outlook on life and careful self-evaluation. Some people can begin this shift on their own. Others may find a counselor or therapist helpful.

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Current as of: July 31, 2024

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